is a

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located in

Hiyama Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan located on the Oshima Peninsula on the Sea of Japan side. It includes Okushiri Island. It was established in 1897. Geography Mergers History *1897: Hiyama Subprefecture was established. *20 ...

Hokkaido is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The la ...

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. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated

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of 8,501, and a

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of 13 persons per km². The total area is 638.67 km².

Geography

Setana is located on the northern Hiyama Subprefecture and faces the

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. The

Shiribeshi-Toshibetsu River is a Classification of rivers in Japan, Class A river in Hokkaidō, Japan. It flows through Hiyama District, Hokkaido, Hiyama District, and empties into the Sea of Japan. It is the only Class A river in Southern Hokkaidō, and thus is consider ...

flows through the center of the town. The sole off-shore wind farm in Japan is at Setana, however, it only has two turbines.

Neighboring municipalities

* Hiyama Subprefecture ** Imakane *

Oshima Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004 it had a population of 456,621 and an area of 3,715.38 km2. Hakodate Airport is located in the City of Hakodate. Geography The subprefecture is located on the Oshima Penins ...

** Yakumo *

Shiribeshi Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The subprefecture's capital is Kutchan. As of July 31, 2004, the estimated population was 256,184 and the area was 4,305.65 km2. Geography Municipalities Mergers History *18 ...

** Shimamaki

Climate

History

On September 1, 2005, absorbed the town of Kitahiyama, and the town of Taisei, to become the new and expanded town of . *1902; Setana Village (Setana District) and Kudo Village (Kudo District) became Second Class Villages. *1906: Higashisetana Village (Setana District) and Futoro Village (Futoro District) became Second Class Villages. *1921: Setana Village became Setana Town. *1923: Kaitorima Village (Kudo District) was founded. *1953: Higashisetana Village became Higashisetana Town. *1955: ** Higashisetana Town and Futoro Village were merged to form the new town of Kitahiyama (Setana District). ** Kudo Village and Kaitorima Village were merged to form the new village of Taisei (Kudo District). *1966: Taisei Village became Taisei Town. *1987: Setana Line was abolished. *2005: Setana Town, Kitahiyama Town, and Taisei Town were merged to form the new town of Setana (Kudo District).

Sister City

* Hanford,

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** The Hanford-Setana Sister City Program is symbolized by the "Bridging of Waters" seal which promotes extending international friendship. Each city participates by sending a delegate committee overseas each year. The group usually consists of prominent city citizens and a group of local high school students. Setana High School sends their entire upper class as delegates. The Setana group travels to Hanford in the winter while the Hanford group travels to Setana in the summer.

Education

* High schools ** Hokkaido Hiyamakita High SchoolHokkaido Hiyamakita High School
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Notable people from Setana

Kitaseumi Hiromitsu is a former sumo wrestler from Kitahiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan. He made his professional debut in July 1964, and reached the top division in March 1972. His highest rank was ''sekiwake''. He retired in May 1979 and was active elder in the Japan Su ...

, former sumo wrestler *

Daiju Hisateru Daiju Hisateru (born 19 March 1950 as Toshiaki Sakaiya) is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. His highest rank was ''Makuuchi#Ōzeki, ōzeki'', but he held the rank for only five tournaments, fewer than any ''ōzeki'' in the modern er ...

, former sumo wrestler

References

External links

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Official Website
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